All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” W. Lawler, age 85, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Auburn, Washington. Bob was born May 31, 1933 in Willmar, Minnesota to Daniel and Hazel Lawler. He graduated from Breckenridge, MN High School in 1951. He married Wilma, his high school sweetheart, in 1953. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War and in the Army Reserve. Bob and Wilma moved to Washington State in 1959, where he began his career as...

Robert “Bob” W. Lawler, age 85, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Auburn, Washington. Bob was born May 31, 1933 in Willmar, Minnesota to Daniel and Hazel Lawler. He...

Anil Zachariah Abraham, at the age of 54, returned home to our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 6:34 am.
He will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor and love to his family and friends.
Born on December 20, 1964 in Renton, WA, Anil lived in the Kent/Renton area his entire life. A graduate of Kentwood High School and Washington State University, his deep affinity for his Alma Mater is evidenced in the many rivalries he had with friends and family.
Anil married...

Anil Zachariah Abraham, at the age of 54, returned home to our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 6:34 am.
He will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor and love to his family...

Elaine Hansen, age 90, died 02/18/2019 in Tacoma, WA, her home for 58 years. Born in Golva, ND, Joyce “Elaine” Hanson was the second daughter of Otto & Florence Hanson. Elaine is predeceased by her parents, brothers Richard & John & sister Louise. In 1946 Elaine graduated from Beach HS & entered Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. There she met husband, Raymond Hansen, a WWII Vet & son of a Lutheran Pastor. In 1949 Elaine completed a 2 yr internship in Minot,...

Elaine Hansen, age 90, died 02/18/2019 in Tacoma, WA, her home for 58 years. Born in Golva, ND, Joyce “Elaine” Hanson was the second daughter of Otto & Florence Hanson. Elaine is...

Mary Frances Simosky, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at her home in Maple Valley, WA. She was born December 3, 1937 in Bottineau, ND to the late Lee and Helga Penn. Mary loved her family and gardening; especially her yellow flowers. She is survived by her children Bobbi (Michael) Kicker of Buckley, WA and Ron Steinke of Maple Valley, WA; siblings Lila Billups of Silverton, OR and Lyle Penn of Tacoma, WA; grandchildren Sunja, Shawntay, Jocelynn, Brianna, Kasey, Justin, Daniel and...

Mary Frances Simosky, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at her home in Maple Valley, WA. She was born December 3, 1937 in Bottineau, ND to the late Lee and Helga Penn. Mary loved her...

Rev. David Konrad Fison, 96, a United Methodist Minister in Alaska for nearly 60 years, died peacefully at Wesley Lea Hill, a retirement community in Auburn, WA, on January 31, 2019. Aleen, his wife of more than 75 years, and his children were at his side. In a full life spanning nearly a century, David was a civil rights advocate, spiritual leader, creative craftsman, devoted husband and loving father. He touched the lives of many in the communities where he lived in Missouri, Illinois and...

Rev. David Konrad Fison, 96, a United Methodist Minister in Alaska for nearly 60 years, died peacefully at Wesley Lea Hill, a retirement community in Auburn, WA, on January 31, 2019. Aleen, his...

Richard Naslund passed away at St. Francis Hospital on January 27, 2019, with both of his daughters by his side.
Richard was born June 6, 1932, in Monroe, Washington, to Ernest and Anna Naslund. He grew up with his brothers Lars, John, and David on the Carnation Farm in Monroe where his dad was the foreman until his family moved to their own farm on Kent’s East Hill and welcomed his sister Sharon.
He graduated from Kent Meridian high school. After graduation he worked at...

Richard Naslund passed away at St. Francis Hospital on January 27, 2019, with both of his daughters by his side.
Richard was born June 6, 1932, in Monroe, Washington, to Ernest and Anna...

Our adored Son and beloved Brother, Nephew, Cousin, Grandson, Friend and Confidant, Sean was called up to heaven on January 11, 2019. Born June 3, 1992 to Michael and Kathleen Trevino Reuben in Seattle, Washington and later moved to Kent, Washington with Mom, Dad, and Sister, Nicole. Sean was very active in sports from the age of 5, from basketball, football and baseball. He played for the Rainier Eagles, Kent Knights, Kent Meridian Jr High, Kentwood High School and many AAU teams. He was a...

Our adored Son and beloved Brother, Nephew, Cousin, Grandson, Friend and Confidant, Sean was called up to heaven on January 11, 2019. Born June 3, 1992 to Michael and Kathleen Trevino Reuben in...

Wayne Clifton Bittner, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Covington surrounded by his family on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was born on March 13, 1939 in Saint Albans, Vermont to Clifton and Tessibel Bittner. Wayne graduated from Tahoma High School and served in the United States Army. He was a hardware salesperson by trade, but his family and friends know him for his love of fishing, Christmas, maple bars and coffee, his beloved Mariners, and most of all, his love of family,...

Wayne Clifton Bittner, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Covington surrounded by his family on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was born on March 13, 1939 in Saint Albans, Vermont to...

Eileen Marie Kludsikofsky, wife, mom, sister, grandma, and friend passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 73. Eileen was born on June 19, 1945 in Seattle, Washington to Francis & Frances Nordstrom. Eileen married Fred Kludsikofsky on April 8, 1961. Eileen lived in Auburn, Washington majority of her life. When she retired they moved to Twin Lakes community over in Inchelium, WA. and lived there for 11 years. They recently moved back in...

Eileen Marie Kludsikofsky, wife, mom, sister, grandma, and friend passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 73. Eileen was born on June 19, 1945 in...

Homer G. “Bud” Huson, JR, age 96, Passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Veteran’s nursing facility located at American Lake in Tacoma. Bud was born October 8, 1922 in Seattle, Washington to the late Homer SR and Pearl Williams Huson. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army, surviving the Normandy Invasion during WWII, and a member of the machinist union for many years. Bud was known for his incredible sense of humor, his love of dancing, bowling, golfing, playing...

Homer G. “Bud” Huson, JR, age 96, Passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Veteran’s nursing facility located at American Lake in Tacoma. Bud was born October 8, 1922 in...